The government said the move will allow police personnel to be used more effectively, especially at a time when maintaining public safety.

Madhya Pradesh Urban Administration Minister and senior BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya has triggered a political controversy after claiming that the Taj Mahal was originally a temple that was later converted into a tomb by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.

The former leader is serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup after losing the 2022 presidential election. 

​The former leader is serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup after losing the 2022 presidential election.